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Ayrton Lucas and Rossi Failed in Lanús' (ARG) First Goal

Flamengo was defeated again by Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (26), this time by 3-2, and ended up as the runner-up in the Recopa Sudamericana. The first goal of the Argentine team came after a 'bizarre' mistake by Ayrton Lucas. After the match, the defender admitted the mistake and explained the play.

— It was an unfortunate play, both for me and him (Rossi). I thought he was going to pass the ball earlier, so when he ended up passing it later, the marking was close, and I tried to return it. Then, I don't know what happened, if he slipped... for me, it's a very, very difficult mistake –, he said, before concluding:

— We managed to turn it around, but then we conceded a goal and lost the final. So, it's very difficult to talk at this moment, especially for me, as I made a mistake. It has never been easy for me. Now it's time to work harder, try to improve from now on, and try to help the team -, concluded Ayrton Lucas.

What Happened in Lanús' First Goal?

Lanús' first goal came at 29 minutes into the first half, with Rodrigo Castillo. On that occasion, near the midfield, Rossi passed the ball to Ayrton Lucas. Thus, the defender tried to return the ball to the goalkeeper, but the pass was weak. Consequently, the Argentine team's forward took advantage of the goalkeeper's slip and opened the scoring in the match.

How Was the Match Between Flamengo and Lanús?

Right after Lanús' goal, at 37 minutes of the first half, Flamengo equalized with Arrascaeta, after a penalty kick. In the second half, at the 40th minute, the Rubro-Negro had another penalty and relied on Jorginho to score the second goal.

With a 2-1 victory, the match between Flamengo and Lanús went into extra time, as the Argentine team won the first leg 1-0. Thus, Filipe Luís' team couldn't maintain the level and conceded a turnaround in four minutes, with goals by José Maria Canale and Dylan Aquino.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

After another runner-up finish in 2026, Flamengo tries to 'turn the page' and refocus on the Campeonato Carioca. Filipe Luís' team will take the field on Monday (02) to face Madureira, at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second match of the State Championship semifinal.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Madureira, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.